Gin House Diagram, Cliatt Plantation

A diagram of the cotton gin house and milling system at Cliatt plantation in Russell County. Gins were used to separate cotton fiber from the seed. This particular gin was powered by mules.

Architectural drawing showing elevations and floor plans of a mule-powered cotton gin
Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Historic American Building Survey
Architectural drawing showing elevations and floor plans of a mule-powered cotton gin